Portuguese products are the unique and diverse industrial character of the country which ensures a perfect balance between the reliable quality of the products and satisfying the demands of consumers and society.

Dubai, UAE, January 24, 2007 (XTVWorld.Com) -- This year at Gulfood 2007 showcases a variety of products as a statement of Portuguese technical competence and its ability to keep up with latest trend. Now its all for you to discover Portugal at Gulfood 2007 from Feb 19th to Feb 22nd at Dubai World Trade Centre.

This year participation includes the company, Sovena which produce finest "Olive oil" from pure organic to flavoured oils, Portuguese olive oils are increasingly winning awards at major international festivals.

Fenabel,a company that manufactures "chairs" matching your furniture or projects in motion of creating 'that perfect match' have been highly appreciated at trade shows worldwide, IVO Cutleries, a company that specializes in producing the "finest knives" in a wide range of styles and sizes that are recognized the world over for their outstanding quality and performance, ICEL a company which lay stress on important design and quality in our daily use objects and produce products that meet today's lifestyle trends also give you good tips on how to take care of your knives finally a company Vista Alegre whose tableware are officially used by the President of the Portuguese Republic, and also by the White House and many other crowned heads and politicians worldwide, such as Queen of England, Netherlands, King Juan Carlos of Spain and former US president Ronald Reagan.

Here we can see a glimpse of what Portuguese companies we have been discussing about have to offer at Gulfood 2007

Sovena is one of the most established companies in the Iberian market in the area of vegetable and Olive oils and soaps. It is part of one of the main food production groups in Portugal.

At Sovena, Competitiveness, innovation, quality and safety form the basis for its culture in all areas of business which has made Sovena's current key position as a leader in the Iberian vegetable and olive oil market.

Sovena has the industrial capacity and size to completely manage the whole value chain for its businesses and markets, from the raw materials at source to the delivery of the finished products.

Sovena's brands are one of the main focal points of the company and, of course, its most visible aspect. In the mass consumption markets, high-profile market leaders, such as Fula, innovators and expanding brands like Oliveira da Serra, or even traditional names such as Clarim, guarantee a strategically balanced portfolio that is widely recognized and valued by consumers and plays an increasingly important role in consumption choices.

We hold one attitude to each client – that of esteem and dedication!

Fenabel specialises in manufacturing wooden chairs for a variety of markets some examples include: Furniture manufacturers, Hotel Furniture Suppliers and large warehouse holders. Fenabel always works with the perspective of innovation, design and ergonomics, maximizing the potential of all new products and newer forms of production.

Considering the diverse markets within which FENABEL works, it is essential for FENABEL to manufacture four distinct wood type chairs: Pine, Ash-tree, Beech-tree and Oak. All the wood used passes the highest quality and humidity standards. These include for Catering, Hotel, Exteriors, and Conference & Banquets

Main Markets are Portugal, Spain, France, Holland and now extending to variety

IVO, a brand name that is synonymous with quality
IVO, a cutlery manufacturer that stands for the very best that European craftsmen have to offer. Knives that are hot dropped forged from a single piece of high carbon, stainless steel and hardened ground and polished by a team of the world's most qualified cutlery professionals.

IVO operates three modern factories that are located just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. It is there that the production od knives has remained a passion for all IVO employees for over 100 years.

Ivo, a company that specializes in producing the finest knives, in a wide range of styles and sizes that are recognized the world over for their outstanding quality and performance.

Now it is your turn to discover a world of cutting perfection, the world of IVO knives in 48 countries on 5 continents when IVO comes to Dubai

The Vista Alegre Atlantis Group is the result of o fusion process between the Vista Alegre and the Atlantis Group which resulted in the formation of sixth largest group of Tableware field. The group comprises eleven industrial units and three strategic business areas: household and decorative ceramics, crystal and glass.

Vista Alegre is one of the most prestigious porcelain brands in the world. Experts and art collectors acknowledge the quality of its art to such an extent that it was the brand chosen to serve the main political leaders both in Europe and abroad.

Vista Alegre's tableware is used by the President of the Portuguese Republic, and also by the White House and many other crowned heads and politicians worldwide, such as Queen Elizabeth England King of Spain, Queen of the Netherlands and former US president Ronald Reagan, who all of them own beautiful Vista Alegre tableware's. In any foreign tourist guide regarding Portugal, references are made about Vista Alegre as well as recommendations to buy or simply enjoy there.

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Quality cutlery since 1945...

Icel is the leading Portuguese manufacturer and exporter of professional and domestic kitchen knives, spatulas, cleavers and accessories for the food service market.

At Icel they know how important design and quality are in our daily use objects, so they design and produce products that meet today's lifestyle trends. Thus, all blades are manufactured with the best quality steel and sharpening is made by skilled workmen to give each knife a long lasting cutting power and to allow an easy re-sharpening.

The materials used on the handles are certified according to the food processing safety rules. All products are inspected throughout the manufacturing process in order to assure the Icel quality standard.

Above all, they create value to place in your hands.

At Icel you can find tips on: How,How to take care and keep your knives, and use different colour coding to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination.

FIAMMA's With 30 years of experience, the manufacturing of espresso coffee machines is still FIAMMA's core business. However, they continuously invest in R&D and have increased their production capacity and know-how, offering today a wide range of high-quality equipment for gastronomy and catering businesses.

In this edition, FIAMMA shows some news: the fully automatic coffee machine Coffee Point, which is equipped with a new automatic cleaning system, the new salamander with fast up & down heating system, restyled fryers and gas griddles with thermostatic valves as well as the glue paper fly trap.

Trusting in quality, FIAMMA produces reliable, robust and high performance equipment. Its products are studied, designed and tested to fulfil the specific demands of the end user as well as international quality standards. In fact, FIAMMA is ISO 9001:2000 certified and has been distinguished several times for its achievements in quality, performance, competitiveness and credibility of its products